Julieta Maffia is a dance artist from Buenos Aires, Argentina, specializing in what was formerly known as Tribal Fusion Bellydance. She is the founder of Saturnus Studio, where she teaches regular classes and develops a wide range of artistic projects. Her work has been recognized internationally, allowing her to present the Argentinian approach to this dance form across different cities worldwide. Through her travels, Julieta continues to expand and refine her artistic voice, integrating diverse influences into her creation, teaching, and performance.

In this episode you will learn about:

- The ongoing search for femininity and sensuality beyond stereotypes and expectations

- How politics and media shaped public perception of belly dance in Argentina

- Why growth happens through discomfort, failure, and real performance experience

- How stage performance can unlock a level of freedom unavailable in daily life

- Why workshops inspire—but real transformation happens through consistent training

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